CD Reviews

Hellecasters surpass themselves

frodis1@concentric.net | New York | 12/07/1997

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With Hell III: New Axes to Grind, the Hellecasters (John Jorgenson, Jerry Donahue and Will Ray) prove that innovative guitar bands are not an extinct species. Drawing on influences from Django Reinhardt, to the Grateful Dead, to Indian pop music, the 'casters offer up 10 instrumental tracks to melt the wax out of your ears. In spite of their technical virtuousity, these three clearly play for the shear fun of it -- much to the benefit of the listener. This disk is nearly flawless. END"

Another masterpiece from John, Jerry and Will.

Guybert | 07/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The title says it all. Three of the finest country-style players come together again to delight listeners with some of their most impressive sounds to date. Every song is a winner, but two of them really stand out to me. "Ghosts of 42nd Street" is one of my all-time favorite Hellecasters songs and is the track I listen to more than any other on this album. It has a great jazzy sound to it with some excellent piano as well. Great work, guys! "Mad Cows At Ease" is the other stand out to me. It is a funny return to the wild, lightning-fast style they are so well known for. Only the second song I have with cows in it, the other being "Farm Fiddlin'" by Zakk Wylde. For any fan of the guitar out there, buy this now and you will not be disappointed!"